Mary Villnow
Mary Villnow went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 6, 2025 surrounded by family.
Mary was born December 10, 1941 to Earl and Marjorie Werner in Omaha, Nebraska. She was married to the late Roger Villnow for over 61 years. They had three daughters; Pam Edgerton, Kathy Carlisle and Janice Johnson (Jeff). Eight grandchildren; Chris Edgerton (Jen), Rick Edgerton, Kelsey Smith (Ken), Rob Carlisle, Karie Carlisle, David Carlisle, Krista Niles (EZ) and Kevin Johnson. Mary had six very special great-grandchildren; Mason Schaal, Amelia Carlisle, James Niles, Jess Niles, Madi Edgerton and Rylee Edgerton. Mary was always so proud of her family and it showed in her eyes and her smile when she talked about any of them.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Roger, daughter Kathy, brother Richard Werner, and numerous Villnow family members.
Mary worked and raised a family in Omaha, Nebraska where she was a devoted member of the Lutheran Church. In 2007 she retired and moved to Pontiac, Missouri to help Roger complete their retirement lake home. She was an active member of the ladies club, bible studies and Price Place Church. She also took on the role of babysitter first for Regan and then Hudson who promoted her to “Mimi”. Mimi was a role she totally embraced and spent her remaining years relishing. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Mary will be remembered with a celebration of life luncheon at 12:30 p.m. on April 19, 2025 at the Pontiac/Price Place VFD Station 1 at 12:30 p.m.
The family would like to thank the neighbors for helping to keep Mary in her home until she moved into NHC. Many thanks to Dr. Swift and the entire staff at NHC for their heartfelt care. Thank you to the residents for being her NHC family. She loved you all very much and you blessed her life immensely.
Memorials may be made in Mary’s honor to the Pontiac/Price Place VFD, Pontiac Ladies Club or Price Place Church, and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 W. Main St., West Plains, Missouri.
Lynn Givens
April 11, 2025 @ 10:03 am
I will miss my aunt Mary. She was truly a special lady to me.
Judith Hamaker
April 11, 2025 @ 1:00 pm
I was sad to learn of the death of Mary. She was a wonderful person and took time when we children, Jim, Mona, Lynn and I, were young and directed many show stopping musicals and plays in the little house on Franklin St. I am deeply appreciative of her love for my mother and father and how she fit so well into the Villnow clan. My heart felt prayers go out to her children and grandchildren, her many friends and neighbors. We will all miss her but are so thankful for her faith in God and that she is no longer in pain but in the arms of Jesus. With love I will remember her and my prayers are with you all. JUDY ANN (VILLNOW) HAMAKER
Jennifer Edgerton
April 11, 2025 @ 2:16 pm
Grandma thank you for blessing my life for 7 years. You made me feel like a granddaughter right away and made me feel so loved. We will miss you so much. Love you grandma
Molly
April 11, 2025 @ 7:04 pm
So many memories with aunt Mary to stopping by at younkers and telling her hi or just having time with the family at Roger and Mary house having family time. Many memories we love coming down every year to see her and the family. I spoke with her a couple days before she passed and she said to be never give up. I love you to the moon and back you will forever be missed.
Amber Redburn
April 12, 2025 @ 3:49 pm
Krista,EZ, and Niles Families,
My Deepest Sympathy to each of you on the passing of your Grandmother, Krista. Daily I will be keeping you and your family in my daily prayers and thoughts. May God provide peace, comfort, strength, and encouragements daily. May God bless all of you.
In Christian Love,
Mrs. Amber Redburn(aka Mrs. Amber)